News & Resources

Workforce Strategies to be Recession Ready

Companies can prepare now for a recession by optimizing their workforce. Since employees are a company’s greatest asset, successfully navigating economic uncertainty relies on investing in them.

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August 7, 2023

New Bill Aims to Limit Independent Contractor Use

SBAM prioritizes alerting our membership to legislation that we see as problematic and could impact the way you run your business.

July 21, 2023

Are You a Leader or a Wanter?

It happens way too often. Employers put the onus of knowledge of role responsibilities and duties on the employees…without that precise information being previously shared with the employees.

July 21, 2023

A Team of Experts Giving New Hope to Those with Mental Health Challenges and Disabilities

FBS provides outpatient mental health therapy in their Marquette office and offers Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) services to individuals all over the Upper Peninsula.

July 20, 2023

Emergency Preparedness: Failing to Prepare is Preparing to Fail

While the likelihood of having to execute an emergency action plan is low, it’s certainly not zero. Everyone remembers evacuating the building when schools would have fire drills.

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July 19, 2023

Reasons Why You May Need Your Business Valued

So, you’re a successful business owner. Congratulations! However, after years of growing your business, new challenges most likely lie ahead.

July 19, 2023

Web Accessibility Guide for Small Businesses

When designing your website and digital applications, it’s easy to get lost in things like visually pleasing aesthetics and billboard-worthy branding. After all, these are critical components to building an effective user experience.

May 5, 2023

Utilizing AI Tools for Your Business Marketing

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a rapidly growing field with tremendous potential for businesses of all sizes and industries. As a marketer, you might be wondering how you can leverage AI to improve your marketing efforts …

May 4, 2023

Social Selling: It’s More than Just Marketing

Social selling is all about using the right social media platforms (social platforms that your audience frequents) to find prospective customers that fit your ideal client profile (ICP), and begin to engage in conversations that …

May 3, 2023

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Programs Help You and Your Employees

Chances are pretty high that someone in your life struggles with diabetes or is trying to quit tobacco. Did you know that if your company is a Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan (BCBSM) customer, …

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May 2, 2023

Top Three Marketing Trends for Your Small Business

Just as the fashion world sets its stndards, marketers across the globe are putting their efforts – and their clients’ money – into plenty of digital and nontraditional tactics. Couple these trends with a reality …

May 1, 2023

Human Resources Priorities for 2023

Gartner, the world's leading information technology research and advisory company, surveyed more than 800 Human Resources (HR) leaders across 60 countries and all major industries to identify their priorities and challenges for 2023.

April 30, 2023

Take Full Advantage of BCBSM Resources Available to You and Your Enrolled Employees

Time is money. Over the years, how many times have you either said or heard that? It’s true that your time is your most valuable commodity and the product development team at Blue Cross® Blue …

April 29, 2023

SECURE 2.0 Act Benefits Small Business

The Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2023, including the SECURE 2.0 Act of 2022 (SECURE 2.0), was signed into law by President Biden on December 29, 2022. SECURE 2.0 builds upon the Setting Every Community Up …

October 9, 2022

Ready the Lifeboat!

By David C. Rhoa Originally featured in SBAM’s Focus Magazine Recently, I was speaking with a small business owner about the state of the economy and his concerns about where […]

October 4, 2022

The Foundation of SBAM’s Legislative Agenda: Small Business, People and Place

By Alexa Kramer Originally featured in SBAM’s FOCUS Magazine The Small Business Association of Michigan (SBAM) continues to be the premier organization for small businesses in Michigan. Our legislative agenda […]

September 27, 2022

Michigan Supreme Court’s Rouch World Decision Means Big Changes for Small Businesses

By Adam Ratliff and Steve Palazzolo Originally featured in SBAM’s FOCUS Magazine On July 28, the Michigan Supreme Court released its decision in one of its most closely watched cases […]

September 20, 2022

Time to Re-Evaluate Your SIMPLE IRA Plan?

By John Rogers Originally featured in SBAM’s FOCUS Magazine If your company currently offers a SIMPLE IRA plan to employees, then you have taken an important first step in helping […]